Is your chef cooking and storing pork correctly?
Are you an entrepreneur who’s decided to open a new high-quality restaurant that is aimed at serving the best cuts of meat? Although it’s not a requirement to know the ideal temperatures at which different types of pork meat products should be cooked, it’s worth knowing so you can make sure your chef is preparing them correctly.
The recommended cooking temperatures of pork
Please note that all temperatures are in degrees Celsius (symbol: °C)
- Medium-rare: 63 °C to 66 °C
- Medium: 66 °C to 68 °C
- Medium-well: 68 °C to 71 °C
- Well-done: 71 °C
A cut of pork is considered to be lean meat and therefore shouldn’t be overcooked. For example, pre-cooked ham can be reheated to 60 °C. However, fresh ham should be cooked to 63 °C. It is best to confirm the meat is cooking at these temperatures by using a professional food thermometer.
Following the abovementioned cooking temperature guidelines will ensure that the pork is safe to eat, will be juicy and delicious.
Correct storage timeline for pork products
In the refrigerator:
- Ham: Three to four days
- Bacon: Five to seven days
- Sausages: Seven days
You can find these pork meats on our products page. We also have a wide variety of other wholesale pork meats that are available online. They include:
- Ribs
- Hocks and shank
- Assorted loaves
- Footlong sausages
- Breakfast sausages
- Specialised smoked pork: Boston butts (Thick flank), smoked pork fillet and gammon (Pork leg).
Now that you know the correct cooking temperatures, you can ensure all customers are guaranteed to enjoy your hearty, wholesome and tasty pork dishes.
NB: Please remember to always comply with South Africa’s Food Safety Regulations as well as COVID-19 protocols.
How to order the best wholesale pork meat products online
We’ve refurbished our online product enquiry platform to simplify the order process. All you need to do is fill in the webform (which you’ll find on each of the product pages) with your details and listthe pork meat products you require. Once you’ve sent through your request, our sales representatives will process your order. The order will be delivered to your business premises (or address listed on the webform) according to the time specified in our delivery policy below.
Van Wyngaardt’s delivery policy
Van Wyngaardt meat supplier’s delivery policy requires a minimum order amount of R8,000.00. We are online to capture orders between Monday to Thursday. If you place your order before 12:00, we will deliver the next day; if it’s placed after 12:00, it will be delivered to you the following working day. Delivery is only available for the outer Gauteng region.
At Van Wyngaardt, we are proud to say that we have a wide range of locally sourced products and comply with acceptable animal welfare practices. All our meat products are cut to order and packaged according to South Africa’s legal requirements to guarantee freshness and superior quality.